Discover charming Illinois towns perfect for a weekend getaway, packed with history, art, and unforgettable experiences.

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NAUVOO, Ill. (AP) -- Nauvoo Blue was an Illinois tradition for decades, until a Canadian company bought and closed the cheese plant and took some of the flavor out of this little town rich with ...

On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...

Nestled on a peninsula along the Mississippi River, Nauvoo provides outstanding birdwatching experiences throughout the year.

Located in the town of Tuscumbia and built in 1820, just one year after Alabama became the 22nd state in the U.S., Ivy Green ...